Homework and practice are instructional methods that are used to give students the ability to work independently. This helps the student to grasp a better understanding of the lesson, on their own. Practice is when a lesson is newly learned and applied repeatedly and homework is the extension of that lesson that is completed outside of the classroom. The ultimate goal of these two methods is for students to reach the mastery level or as close to it as they can.
Homework:Teachers should assign homework that is on grade level.The amount of homework should be assigned based on grade level.Teacher should explain purpose of homework to student and parent/guardian.Parent involvement should be minimal.Establish a homework policy.If homework is assigned, it should be commented on.The purpose of the homework should be identified and articulated. How much homework is appropriate?The amount of homework assigned should be different from elementary to middle school to high school. Homework should equal approximately 10 times the student grade level ( a 1st grader should spend 10 minutes, a 6th grader should spend 60 minutes, a 9th grader should spend 90 minutes and so on). These times are just approximated and can vary depending on the homework that has been assigned.
Four Types of Homework(Know when and why to have students practice)1) Memorization of basic rules, algorithms, or laws so the skill becomes rote.2) Increase in skill speed, used for improving students' abilities to apply these skills in more complex problem solving.3) Deepening understanding of a concept - providing students time to read further, elaborating on a new idea and expanding their understanding.4) Preparation for the following day's learning, such as an advance organizer or cue to increase readiness for new information. Below are videos on Homework and Practice Resource: Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D., & Pollock, J. E. (2001). Classroom instruction that works: research-based strategies for increasing student achievement. Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Homework and practice are instructional methods that are used to give students the ability to work independently. This helps the student to grasp a better understanding of the lesson, on their own. Practice is when a lesson is newly learned and applied repeatedly and homework is the extension of that lesson that is completed outside of the classroom. The ultimate goal of these two methods is for students to reach the mastery level or as close to it as they can.
Homework:Teachers should assign homework that is on grade level.The amount of homework should be assigned based on grade level.Teacher should explain purpose of homework to student and parent/guardian.Parent involvement should be minimal.Establish a homework policy.If homework is assigned, it should be commented on.The purpose of the homework should be identified and articulated.
How much homework is appropriate?The amount of homework assigned should be different from elementary to middle school to high school. Homework should equal approximately 10 times the student grade level ( a 1st grader should spend 10 minutes, a 6th grader should spend 60 minutes, a 9th grader should spend 90 minutes and so on). These times are just approximated and can vary depending on the homework that has been assigned.
Four Types of Homework(Know when and why to have students practice)1) Memorization of basic rules, algorithms, or laws so the skill becomes rote.2) Increase in skill speed, used for improving students' abilities to apply these skills in more complex problem solving.3) Deepening understanding of a concept - providing students time to read further, elaborating on a new idea and expanding their understanding.4) Preparation for the following day's learning, such as an advance organizer or cue to increase readiness for new information.
Below are videos on Homework and Practice
Resource: Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D., & Pollock, J. E. (2001). Classroom instruction that works: research-based strategies for increasing student achievement. Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.